Students at Halls Elementary School participated in programs that taught about respect, diversity, kindness, friendship, conflict and bullying.
Teasing and Name-Calling: Kindergarten
This presentation promoted caring and respect by showing that words can really hurt despite what children may have heard in the saying, “Sticks and stones …” It discourages teasing and name calling that can lead to future bullying, while encouraging kindness.
Awareness of Differences: 1st Grade
This program promoted respect, understanding and acceptance of all individuals regardless of their differences that may lead to exclusion and harassment. By allowing open conversation about diversity, this presentation worked to build cultural awareness and breaking down barriers — showing students that even though we are all different in some ways, we are all the same on the inside.
Stand Up! Conflict Resolution: 2nd and 3rd Grades
By giving the audience a chance to help the Kids on the Block characters find a solution, the children were empowered with more than one way to solve a problem and taught how to safely intervene in a bullying situation. It taught a simple technique to gain self-control so they can stay calm and make smart decisions.
Be a Hero: 4th grade
“Be A Hero” was designed to examine the challenges around prejudice thinking and bullying. It aims to identify and explain the various forms of bullying and the difference between conflict and bullying. The program integrated best-practices around bullying prevention to reach the goals of challenging bystanders to advocate for their peers, encouraged targets of bullying to seek help from trusted adults, and increase self-control. It emphasized fairness and respect among all people and empowered students to speak out in unjust situations. Students come to understand that a safe school climate is everyone’s responsibility.
Move2Stand: 5th and 6th Grades
Move2Stand is an interactive training program of STARS that challenges students to examine their attitudes toward bullying. This one-day youth summit creates empathy and helps young leaders understand how bullying impacts school climate and communities.
Teasing and Name-Calling: Kindergarten
Developed for our youngest audiences, this presentation promotes caring and respect by showing that words can really hurt despite what children may have heard in the saying, “Sticks and stones …” It discourages teasing and name calling that can lead to future bullying, while encouraging kindness.
Awareness of Differences: 1st Grade
This program promotes respect, understanding and acceptance of all individuals regardless of their differences that may lead to exclusion and harassment. By allowing open conversation about diversity, this presentation builds cultural awareness and breaks down barriers — showing students that even though we are all different in some ways, we are all the same on the inside.
Stand Up! Conflict Resolution: 2nd and 3rd Grades
By giving the audience a chance to help the Kids on the Block characters find a solution, the children are empowered with more than one way to solve a problem and taught how to safely intervene in a bullying situation. It teaches a simple technique to gain self-control so they can stay calm and make smart decisions.
Be a Hero: 4th grade
“Be A Hero” is designed to examine the challenges around prejudice thinking and bullying. It aims to identify and explain the various forms of bullying and the difference between conflict and bullying. The program integrates best-practices around bullying prevention to reach the goals of challenging bystanders to advocate for their peers, encouraging targets of bullying to seek help from trusted adults, and increasing self-control. It emphasizes fairness and respect among all people and empowers students to speak out in unjust situations. Students learned that a safe school climate is everyone’s responsibility.
Move2Stand: 5th and 6th Grades
Move2Stand is an interactive training program of STARS that challenges students to examine their attitudes toward bullying. This one-day youth summit creates empathy and helps young leaders understand how bullying impacts school climate and communities.